Vincentian Voices: September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023

“Mary's Love Theme”: Solemn Novena 2023

The Perpetual Novena has been called the prayer heard around the world. In 1930, Fr. Joseph A. Skelly, CM, introduced the Novena to publicly honor Mary and increase devotion to her Miraculous Medal. Soon, regular Perpetual Novena services were being held at more than 3,300 churches and chapels worldwide. Visit The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal from Nov. 13 to 21 as we pray the Novena on nine consecutive days leading up to our celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Nov. 22.

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At Rest in the Blessed Mother's Arms

The Basilica Shrine Crypt and Mortuary Chapel is the final resting place of 71 Vincentian priests, brothers, and seminarians who entered eternal life between 1900 and 1963. If you sit quietly, you can almost feel their heavenly presence.

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VinSights

Vincentian Insights from the Province

Fr. John Freund, CM

Everyone has an idea of what the Church needs to appeal to people today. Maybe it is time for us to look to the “Good News” Jesus brought and how he embodied God’s word.

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Fr. Tom McKenna, CM

The distinction between standard and personal responses figures into the life-altering question Jesus throws out in Matthew’s gospel, “Who do you say I am?”

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Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM

Labor Day, the start of the academic year, and the beginning of a new liturgical calendar all draw Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to mind in September.

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News|Notes

Sullivan Hall Renovations Support School for Education, Mission Orgs

The twin missions of education and St. John’s University’s Vincentian charism were united on Sept. 11 with the ceremonial opening of a renovated Sullivan Hall.

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Save the Date, Sept. 23-30: Vincentian Heritage Week Celebration

“Persevering with a Grateful Vincentian Heart” is the focus of Niagara University's annual Vincentian Heritage Week Celebration from Sept. 23-30.

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SUPPORT the Work of the Vincentians

The Vincentian Priests and Brothers of the Eastern Province serve those on the margins in areas often forgotten by the world. This includes pastoring the poorest of parishes, prison ministry, addiction recovery, homeless, the hungry, immigrants, and much more.

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Fr. Rooney's most popular Vincentian Minute video from the past month

A Vincentian Minute:

Signs of New Life and Eternal Life 5: Mercy

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Comic by Fr. Al Pehrsson, CM

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